TORONTO, Dec. 6 /CNW/ - CIBC (CM: TSX;NYSE) has announced that Sonia Baxendale, Senior Executive Vice-President, CIBC and President, CIBC Retail Markets, is a recipient of the prestigious Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ Hall of Fame.

"We are very proud to have Sonia recognized for her achievements at CIBC and for her many contributions to communities across Canada," said Gerry McCaughey, CIBC's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Over two-thirds of CIBC's employees are women and over the past five years, CIBC has invested more than $7.5 million in organizations that support Canadian women and girls."

Previous CIBC executives to be honoured by Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 include Christina Kramer, Executive Vice President, Distribution Services and Jackie Moss, Executive Vice President, Human Resources.

The 100 honorees are chosen annually by an independent advisory board under the leadership of The Women's Executive Network. A complete list of recipients can also be found on the Women's Executive Network website.

CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal and business clients. CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices across Canada, in the United States and around the world. For more information about CIBC visit www.cibc.com.